Troy Rensselaer County, New York
Troy: County seat of Rensselaer County, New York, United States
About
Troy is a city located in the county of Rensselaer in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 50,129 and a population density of 1,750 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 49,154 inhabitants.
The city was created 234 years ago in 1786.
Geography
Troy is located at 42°43'42"N 73°41'30"W (42.7284100, -73.6917900).
Weather
Troy forecast: A slight chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. more
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Troy Quick Facts
| Population : | 49,154 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Rensselaer County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 518 |
| Area : | 28.64 km2 |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital city : | Troy is capital of Rensselaer County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (234 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:19:04 (5th August 2021) |
| Postal code : | 12180 |
| Density : | 1,716 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.98% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 80℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Troy decreased by 1.98% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1820 | 5,264 | - | |
| 2000 | 49,170 | 89.29% | |
| 2010 | 50,129 | 1.91% | census |
| 2011 | 50,020 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,848 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,921 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 49,968 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,776 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,597 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,433 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,354 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,154 | -0.41% | estimation process |
People born in Troy (200)
People born in Troy, including actress Maureen Stapleton, singer Tim Hauser, Roman Catholic bishop Howard James Hubbard, you can see a list of people who born in Troy.
- Robert Fuller (actor from the United States)
- Guy Hebert (American ice hockey goaltender)
- Jay Hammond (Governor of Alaska (1922-2005))
- Lucius Frederick Hubbard (American politician (1836-1913))
- Jacob Collamer (American politician (1791-1865))
- Edward Murphy (American politician (1836-1911))
- Russell Wong (Chinese-American actor)
- John R. Fellows (American politician (1832-1896))
- Ed Wachter (American basketball player-coach)
- Edward Asahel Birge (American zoologist)
- Elias James Manning (American priest)
- Alfred H. Thiessen (American meteorologist)
- Solita Solano (American writer, poet and journalist)
- King Kelly (Major League Baseball player, manager)
- Joe Alaskey (American stand-up comedian)
- Albert T. Olmstead (American historian)
- John A. Sampson (American gynecologist)
- Johnny Evers (American baseball player and coach)
Schools
College & universities near Troy
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 195128 | Russell Sage College | Troy (NY) | 12180 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Troy
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| PIT | Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center | 1 Columbus Avenue | RAIL |
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- Troy, Missouri city in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
- Troy, Ohio city in Miami County, Ohio, United States
- Troy, North Carolina city in North Carolina, United States
- Troy, Wisconsin township in Walworth County, Wisconsin
- Troy, New Hampshire town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
- Troy, Texas city in Bell County, Texas
- Troy, Vermont town in Vermont, USA
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- Troy, Tennessee town in Tennessee, United States
- Troy, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania
- Troy, Maine town in Waldo County, Maine, United States
- Troy, Montana city in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
- Troy, Idaho city in Latah County, Idaho, United States
- Troy, Indiana town in Indiana, United States
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Other cities in Rensselaer County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Rensselaer County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| East Greenbush | 16,221 | Town in New York state |
| Stony Point | 15,313 | Town in Rockland County, New York, United States |
| Brunswick | 13,046 | Town in New York |
| Rensselaer | 9,171 | City in Indiana |
| Sand Lake | 8,425 | Town in Rensselaer County, New York, United States |
| Hoosick | 6,728 | Town in New York, United States |
| Pittstown | 5,563 | Town in New York |
| Poestenkill | 4,499 | Town in New York, USA |
| Hoosick Falls | 3,347 | Town |
| Wynantskill | 3,276 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Stephentown | 2,868 | City in Rensselaer County, New York, United States of America |
| West Sand Lake | 2,660 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Hampton Manor | 2,417 | Census-designated place in Rensselaer County, New York |
| Grafton | 2,156 | Town in New York, United States |
| Berlin | 1,803 | Town in New York |
| Cropseyville | 1,713 |
Distance to Other Cities
Troy distances to largest New York cities